Peacefully into God’s arms, and under the phenomenal care of the team at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London on June 10, 2018 of London, in her 61st year. Beloved daughter of Joyce (Hodgins) Marrinan of Lucan and the late John Patrick (Pat) Marrinan (2017). Dear sister of Helen and Les McAuslan of Waterloo, Joseph Marrinan and Joanne of Arkona, Debbie and Rob Andrews of Ilderton, Michael Marrinan of Lucan, Jim Marrinan of Fort McMurray, and Dwain and Jenny Marrinan of Lucan. Predeceased by her brother David (1997). Dear aunt of Shawn and Lea; Kelly and Darryl, Kerri and Andrew, Chris and Kim; Kyle and Taylor, Brett and Michelle, Rachel; Cole; Aidan, and Tristan; and great-aunt of Mya, Brooke, Liam, Kylie, Logan, and Carter.
Mary Lou worked with many wonderful people and developed long-lasting friendships over her years at Eatons, The Back Institute, MD Management and most recently Phoenix Interactive Design in London. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend who had a heart of gold and always rooted for the underdog. She was a #1 Aunt for all her nieces and nephews and created memories that will be cherished forever. She enjoyed watching horse races, especially the years when her brother David was on the bike. She loved concerts, the casino, road-trips, and country music – especially George Strait. She had a sign on the wall of her home that said “Life is a journey, enjoy the ride” and she did, for many wonderful years.
Throughout her illness, she was grateful for the love and support from so many people – you know who you are! Our family would like to thank Dr. Fleming, the oncology and palliative care team at LHSC, and the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospice for their care and compassion throughout her illness. Though cancer took her life, it never took her popularity, her smile, her spirit or her determination; and because of this, cancer did not win. In fact with Mary Lou, cancer never stood a chance. As she would tell you, “It is what it is.”
Friends and family are invited to gather at the Ailsa Craig Community Centre, 155 Annie Ada Shipley Street, Ailsa Craig on Saturday, June 16th at 1:00 PM for a celebration of Mary Lou’s life that will begin at 1:30 PM. Cremation with private family interment at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan entrusted with arrangements (519-227-4211).
At Mary Lou’s request, donations to St. Joseph’s Hospice, London would be appreciated.
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Melissa Mann
I am so sorry to have just received this news and to have missed the service. What a spark, what a life, what a love she was. I worked with her at Eatons for many years, and there was not a day that she did not smile from ear to ear and laugh. She filled a room when she was in it with her beautiful soul and zest for life. We were all blessed to have known her. Last spring she had Shirley Plant and I over for dinner at her condo. Despite her illness, she was full of her usual spunk and vibrancy. I am so glad to have had that visit with her. My condolences to her family, I know she will be missed, but she has certainly left a mark on all of us.
Shirley Plant
Marrianan Family :
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of loss. Mary Lou always had a smile that lit up any room. She will be forever in our minds.
She brought a smile to many and she will be surely missed. I was lucky to have worked with such a wonderful woman at Eaton”s. She stood with us on our wedding Day. We always had fun and we will always have many wonderful memories.
Shirley and Don Plant, Strathroy, Ontario
Brian and Deb Hodgins.
Such a fabulous person. always smiling and friendly to everyone. so sorry for your loss.
Elaine donaldson
So So sorry to hear of Mary-Lou’s passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with each & everyone of you. I have many many special memories of Lou & I that will last forever.
Peter and Pearl Pozder
Dear Helen, Les and the Marrinan family,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Mary Lou.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Peter and Pearl
Lori Kennedy
Hello to all of the Marrinan family – I was very saddened to just learn of Mary Lou’s passing – please know that my warmest thoughts and sympathy are with all of you at this time – keep her alive by all of the fond and loving memories you have of her – take care of each other – Love Lori Kennedy
William and Carolyn Woodburn
Joyce and family.We are so sorry for your loss.When we looked at the photos we knew what a special person she was-so full of life !She looks just like you Joyce-very pretty !May your many wonderful memories help you during this difficult time.Our sincere condolences. Bill and Carolyn Woodburn
Rose Ryan
My heartfelt sympathy to all of the Marrinan family. Words seem inadequate in trying to express and share the loss of a loved one. Mary Lou was a one-of-a-kind individual. I never met anyone like her, and doubt I ever will. She was a glass half full, take no prisoners type of person. Her zest for life and unstoppable spirit made her such a special person.
I met Lou when she worked at Eaton’s. She was managing the record department, and I was across the aisle managing the sewing machine / vacuum cleaner dept. We were in our twenties, young and carefree. We struck up a friendship and spent many a shift trying not to get into too much trouble. She was always excited to get in a new album from her favourite singer or group, and would play it on the stereo in the dept. Regardless if you liked the group or not. She told us we needed to broaden our musical horizon.
I also became a roommate, living with her in the house she owned on Francis St. Never a dull moment there. From trying to figure out why the oven didn’t work. Pilot light was out. She never cooked, so never used it. Only needed a toaster oven she said. The many Friday nights getting ready for a night on the town, and then a long Saturday shift the next day. Her yard sale where the “boys from down the street” came to see what they could use in their clubhouse. Through out it all she made me laugh.
She was a fiercely loyal person. Devoted to her family and friends, who meant the world to her. And yet a private person as well. Never complaining, just meeting life head on.
As you build relationships over time you come to appreciate those whom you are glad were part of your life, regardless of how long that time might have been. For me Lou was one of those people. I will alway think of her with a smile. And that makes her a very special lady.
My thoughts and prayers to all.
Ron and Marlene ( Overholt ) Moore
Thinking of all the family and prayers for you at this sad time. I remember all those special years growing up in Centralia. Climbing into that big old yellow bus with Grandpa Packy as our driver . Gary would never say the rosary loud enough to please him ( on the trips back home ), which led to some excitement ,,,, Oh and what fun we had with those nuns. When I drive bye the family farm , I still think of how jealous I was of how you had ???? horses ( I always wanted a horse ). I did enjoy riding at Hick’s and to this day Iam glued in front of the TV for the Big Three.
MaryLou and Elaine were good friends , we will cherish the good memories ! Our deepest Sympathy Heaven has another Angel ????
Ken and Shirley (He wood ) Simpson
Joyce and all the Marrinan family our deepest sympathy on the passing of Mary Lou. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish all your wonderful memories .Hugs … Ken and Shirley.
Lynda and Tony Miles.
Some people come into your life for a reason or a season. In Lou the reason was to remove any negativity and ensure we enjoyed life to the max. And she was there as an emotional supporting friend for all four seasons. When I first visited Canada who was the first bright-eyed smiley face to meet and greet me on my first day at Phoenix-Interactive. That attitude never changed no matter what the weather. I loved the Molson Pace nights at the Western Fair and your passion for the pacers and the galloper’s, as long as they weren’t in the same race. It was fitting that you were on this planet to witness another Triple Crown winner last weekend before you signed off.
Life in Canada will never be the same without you, Lou. You have been a wonderful friend to the both of us,
We’ll save a seat at the Top of The Fair table, but it just won’t be the same.
Miss you dearly. Condolences to Joyce and the family,
Jeanette Hodgins
Joyce and family, sincere sympathy on the passing of Mary Lou. She will be missed by all who knew her and keep the memories close to your hearts. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jeanette Hodgins and family.
Jo-Ellen Risi
Joyce and all of the Marrinan family there is a great emptiness left by Mary Lou’s passing, but I am sure the strength and love you and your family share for each other and for her will get you through this difficult time. I wish I could be as strong and brave as her but I am not. When she called and told me she was on her last lap I got off the phone and wept like a baby. It just wasn’t fair to take such an inspirational, caring LOVING person like her from us. I am thankful she was a dear friend and shared a big part of her life with me. I cherished being in her company. We had so many laughs some tears but most of all we had amazing fun times making lasting memories. I am pretty sure we celebrated 40+ years of St. Patrick’s days even the ones we couldn’t be togeter we would call each other as I did this year when she was unable to attend. It was always a blast celebrating with her. I will miss our nights of dancing and singing our hearts out to George Jones and Patsy Cline. She could always make me smile. Near the end we were panning to get together when the weather got better and when she was having a good day she said she would call and I could come pick her up and we could go sit on a park bench and visit but the nice weather took too long coming. I know she is up in Heaven smiling down on us. I hope she is sitting on that park bench perhaps saving me a seat beside, her.
With all my Love, Jo-Ellen xox
Hugs to all of you. ❤????????.
Jim and Helen Hearn
Dear Joyce, Helen, Joe, Debbie, Mike, Jim, Dwain and families,
Our hearts ache for you at this sad, sad time. Once again a bright light has been snuffed out way too soon. May you find comfort knowing that Mary Lou made such a positive, loving impact on so many people on her journey. Our thoughts are with you.
Jim and Helen
Carla Revington
Dear Joyce and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Mary Lou had a beautiful smile and personality and she will be sorely missed.
May God grant her eternal rest and may His care console all of you at this very difficult time.
Carla and family
Dave, Leona Morrissey & family
Our sincere condolences Joyce and family in your great loss of Mary Lou. Her fun loving smile will be missed by all. Cherish and treasure all the good memories in your heart.
Thinking of you all Dave, Leona Morrissey & family.
Phyllis McIntyre
Deb, Rob and family;
My condolences to you and your family.
I was saddened to hear of Lou’s passing. Although I had not seen her in recent years, I will always remember her laugh and smile. Lou always welcomed people with a hug and her great smile. Then chat as if, it was only last week we saw each other.
May all your memories of Lou bring you smiles and laughter.
In my thoughts and prayers.
Tony Vanderhoek
Micheal , Joyce & family
It is with great sadness to hear of Lou’s passing ,
her smile and laughter always filled the room with joy
may she put a sparkle to the ones she’s with now
Katie Van Geffen
Kerry and Andrew and family.
So sorry to hear about the passing of your aunt.
My thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
Rest in peace Mary Lou.
Leo and Katie Van Geffen
Judy Webb
Kelly and Family
We are very sorry to hear of Aunt Lou’s death. She has left an indelible mark on all who knew her.
Praying that strength and comfort will be yours today and in the days ahead.
Judy, Jeff, Christine
karen sparling
Im broken!!!!
Lorette and Bob Mawson
To the Marrinan Family
So sorry to hear about Mary Lou , thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time.
Mark@Judy Cronyn
Dear Joyce and family
So sorry to hear of Marylou’s passing. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Suzanne Dykeman
Dear Debbie and Extended Family,
My heart breaks for you. Mary Lou always had
a way with uplifting your spirits after meeting with her.
Damn cancer for taking such a beautiful woman.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Suzanne
Donna & Pete Shipley
Joyce, and your loving family. So sorry that such a hole has been left that was once a beautiful person. I remember her as a teenager . She lit up the room. REmember that light is not extinguished, we have to look up, it’s there.
Deb Kunder
I worked with MaryLou at Eaton’s in the 1970s. Oh, the fun and big laughs we had in those days. I was so sorry to read of her passing. She was definitely the life of the party. Sincerest condolences to her family.
Milt & Barb Dietrich
Joyce and Family,
Our sincere condolences in your loss of Mary Lou. We remember her sitting with her Dad, usually behind us, at church. We are thinking of you at this sad time. “Memories are keepsakes, treasure them forever”.
Eldon King
We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Mary Lou. She was a dear friend , fun loving , heart warming wonderful friend. Memories of our working days at Eatons and many other times at the track with family will always remain in my heart. Dawna and I will miss her but will always have our memories.
Gone but never forgotten.
Fiona Ferguson
It is with such sadness that I extend heartfelt condolences to all.
I am so grateful to have reconnected with Lou at our class reunion, and will cherish the memories we made only a summer ago. There will always be a spot in my heart for my dear friend, confidant, and sister of light, love and laughter.
Linda Upcott nee Hodgins
So sorry to hear of your loss I totally feel for your family
Glenn and Sharleen Phillips
Joyce and Family
Thinking of you at this difficult time enjoy the wonderful memories.
Diane Bellamy
Dear Deb, Rob and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Mary Lou. She was such a beautiful person. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Wayne & Julie Pryce & Family
Joyce & Family
So very sorry to hear the passing of Mary Lou. Our deepest condolences to all of you, treasure those special memories. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Larry & Joanne Glavin
Joyce & Family
So very sorry to read of Mary Lou’s passing. Such a beautiful person inside & out. Another great one gone way too soon. You know she is going to shine in heaven & bring her own special sparkle with her.
Thought & Prayers are with you all. Huge Hugs.
Dave & Linda Smith
Marrinan Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Mary Lou was a fire cracker when we knew her in school and it sounds as if she carried on in the same fashion, loving and living every minute that life has to offer.
Wayne & Judy Darroch
To the Entire Family,
You have our most sincere condolences in the loss of such a wonderful soul. We never knew Mary Lou personally but listening to Kelly talk about her with such glowing accolades and such love in her voice made you wish you were her friend too. People like Mary Lou should be around to inspire us all for much longer than the years she had.
Gerry Brunzlow.
So sorry for your loss Michael. My condolences to you and all you family.
Helen Ryan
I can’t believe what I have just read! The young are taken way too soon and Mary Lou’s infectious smile and lively spirit were an inspiration to many. My sympathy to the Marrinan Family. May God bless you as you mourn her passing.
Bev Dayman
Dwain, Jenny, Aiden and Tristan
Losing a loved one is difficult. I know Mary Lou held a special place for all of you. Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your sister, sister-in-law and aunt.
I am thinking of you at this time
Bev and Shawn Dayman and family
Lori Hodgins
I am so sorry to hear about Mary Lou, over the years I would run into her, when she worked at eatons , high school reunion and, mostly casino. Always with a smile. Having a sister who is my best friend, Deb my heart goes out to you., your loss is heart felt. My condolences to the entire family.
Maurice John Petrie
The world is a darker place now that such a bright light has been extinguished. I had the privilege of working with Mary Lou both at Eatons and at Phoenix. Eatons was my first real job as a youngster and Mary Lou was my boss in the record department. Years later when I went in for a job interview at Phoenix she recognized me and said “How’s it going kiddo” with a huge smile. I have never met anyone else like her and I don’t think I ever will again. I am sure if there is a heaven she just showed up and took the party to the next level. I’ll miss her. My condolences to her immediate family and the friends that she made feel like extended family.
Bob & Cathy Moore
Joyce, Deb, Helen & the Marrinan Family, so sorry for loss ,you are in our prayers and thoughts. Cherish all those wonderful memories.
Larry and Barb McCann
Dear Joyce and family, our sincere sympathy to you and yours on the passing of Mary Lou.
God bless you and keep you in His care as you suffer this great loss.
Fred and Brenda Smith
Marrinan Family
Sorry for your loss she was a beautiful person on inside and out always keep the good times close to your heart hugs to all
DARLENE LIGHTFOOT
Dear Joyce and Family: On behalf of the entire Leo and Gladys Boyle Family I would like to extend our sincere condolences on the loss of a daughter, sister, aunt and good friend.
Dave and Joanne Walzack
Joyce and family
I am so sorry to hear of Mary Lou’s passing. Her smiling face and upbeat personality will be missed by many. Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Our deepest sympathy to all the Marrinan family, so sorry for your loss.
John & Mary Walls & Family
Debbie, Rob & Family;
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of someone that was so special to your family.
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Linda Ferguson
Joyce and the Marrinan Family:
You are in our thoughts and hearts in the loss of Mary Lou.
Sending our condolences and a hug from our family to yours.
Linda (Fleming) Ferguson
Sue Rollings
To the Marrinan family. Our deepest condolences on the loss of Lou. She always had that wonderful smile for everyone whether it had been years since we had seen each other. She will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Glenn & Sue
Gord and Joanne Hardy
To the Marrinan family: Our sincere smypathy to all for the passing of Mary Lou. She was a real fighter but had great family support. Such a bright light that will be certainly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Bob and Theresa (Glavin) Parsons
Dear Joyce and all of the Marrinan family, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Mary Lou, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend. May all the good memories you have to cherish help you through this very difficult time. Keeping the Marrinan family in our thoughts and prayers.
Flora Stanton
My sympathy to all of the Marrinan family. I am so saddened and sorry for your loss. Mary Lou was one of a kind….she loved life and found fun and laughter in everything she did. That infectious laugh endeared her to all she met. I will be forever grateful to have had her in my life and will deeply miss our long chats and laughter and the many “Lou-isms” that always made me smile.
She fought hard to stay with us as long as she could and she did so with remarkable strength and without complaint. She somehow even found humour in some of her experiences, to share and laugh about. I will always be in awe of her positive attitude in spite of what news was given to her. She was simply amazing and inspiring. Lou gave her best to those she cared about; her family and many friends. Her friendship was a gift I will cherish and be thankful for forever. My heartfelt condolences to all of her loving family.
Flora Xo
Bill & Joanne Hodge
So sorry to hear about Mary Lou. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Mary and Jason McLellan
Thinking of all the family and friends connected by Lou – my heart goes out to you! Lou lived life to the fullest and was an inspiration to many. She will be missed but her laughter and humour will always be remembered.
Nancy Maltby Webster
“Aunt Loui was an amazing person who was easy to love. Her radiant smile and infectious laugh brought people together in a way no one else could ever do. She will be missed. Condolences to her family and friends Xoxox
Jeff & Teresa Young
Joyce and family So sorry to hear of your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Bob & Mary Ellen Pearson
To the Marrinan Family
Bob& I and Marian Andrews wish to offer our condolences. To know Lou was to love her. She always had a smile and she loved to have fun. She is dancing in Heaven right now, free of pain.She will be missed but the wonderful memories will last forever.
Bruce and Cathy Cornish
Dear Deb , Rob and family;
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Mary Lou. She was such a beautiful
person inside and out. Mary Lou had such a contageous laugh and she was always the life of the party. We sure did
have fun at the Senior A games, she was so committed to be being there. She had a beautiful smile that
will never be forgotten. Please except our condolences, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Keep smiling Lou!